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Sink & basin repair in Pollokshields, Glasgow
Sink repair across Pollokshields and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Pollokshields, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We’re often asked to fix chips on a built-in basin and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Pollokshields (G41, G42, G5)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Pollokshields
How much does sink repair cost in Pollokshields?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you disconnect the taps?
Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Get chips repaired early
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can give you a fixed price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
When to call us in Pollokshields
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
- How long it needs to cure
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pollokshields
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Where we work around Pollokshields
Pollokshields is about 1 mile south of Glasgow, in Glasgow. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 183 places in Glasgow.
Our repair technicians cover all of the G41, G42 and G5 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Bruce Road, Minard Road and Leslie Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Strathbungo (1 mile south-east), Crossmyloof (1 mile south-west), Kinning Park (1 mile north-west), Govanhill (1 mile east) and Crosshill (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dowanhill (3 miles north), North Kelvinside (3 miles north), Partickhill (3 miles north-west), Kelvinside (3 miles north), Hyndland (3 miles north-west) and Wyndford (3 miles north).
Around Pollokshields
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shawlands Academy, 51 pub and Glasgow Women's Library and the streets around them. Also close by are Trinity U.F Church (under half a mile south), Craigholme School (0.5 miles west), Our Lady and St Margaret's Primary School (0.7 miles north) and Queen's Park (0.8 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Pollokshields itself: Pollokshields West station. Other landmarks nearby include Princes Square (1.6 miles north-east) and Scotland Street School Museum (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Hogganfield Loch and Cathkin Braes.
Repairing versus replacing in Pollokshields
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pollokshields
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
